Travis Nelson, Okkervil River’s drummer from 2003-2010, died on Tuesday (April 7). The band announced the news in an Instagram post on Thursday. The cause of death was not revealed. SPIN has reached out to the band’s rep for more information. “He was a radiant, hilarious, charismatic, generous, passionate human being with a heart that was […]
Travis Nelsen, Former Okkervil River Drummer, Dies
Travis Nelsen, Okkervil River’s drummer from 2003-2010, died on Tuesday (April 7). The band announced the news in an Instagram post on Thursday. The cause of death was not revealed. SPIN has reached out to the band’s rep for more information. “He was a radiant, hilarious, charismatic, generous, passionate human being with a heart that was […]
Neil Young Shares Latest Fireside Sessions Livestream: 'We're Just Giving You Some Music Here'
Following a short lag due to Daryl Hannah’s illness, Neil Young shared his third Fireside Sessions livestream from his home in Telluride, Colorado. The latest Fireside Sessions was the longest to date, running just over 29 minutes. Opening the set outdoors with a beautiful sunset in the background, Young performed “New Mama” before moving indoors […]
Dave Grohl's Pandemic Playlist Is Pretty Eclectic
Dave Grohl is sitting home bored like everyone else — and he decided to do something about it. Well, not something but he cooked up a playlist for The Atlantic that published on Friday morning. In typical Grohl fashion, the playlist is wide-ranging and eclectic that is reflective of his music taste. “In order to get […]
Pearl Jam Postpone 2020 European Tour to Summer 2021
While they’re really looking forward to playing the new material from their latest album, Gigaton, Pearl Jam have announced that they are postponing their 2020 European tour dates. They are planning to push it June or July 2021. “We are working with all of our partners to reschedule these dates and will release the new […]
The Mountain Goats Release New Album 'Songs for Pierre Chuvin'
The Mountain Goats have dropped a new album without warning. Titled Songs for Pierre Chuvin, the album is the first time since 2002’s All Hail West Texas that John Darnielle has recorded an album entirely on his “infamous and indestructible” boombox. In a statement, Darnielle detailed the process “SO THIS TAPE STARTED while the entire band was […]
Leon Bridges and John Mayer Share on 'Inside Friend'
Leon Bridges and John Mayer are bonafide crooners on their own. But when you put these two talents together, some romantic slow jam magic happens. “Inside Friend” marks Bridges and Mayer’s first collaboration together. It’s three minutes of supple sonic flow with a sensual guitar solo mixed in. The new song will keep cohabitating partners […]
Liam Gallagher to Play Free Show for UK Healthcare Workers
Liam Gallagher has been very vocal on social media bout his admiration for the UK’s healthcare system, National Health Service (NHS). And now he wants to show his gratitude with a special show with “special guests” on Oct. 29 at London’s O2 arena for all the medical professionals who work there. he has managed to […]
Iggy Pop Shares Remix of 'China Girl' From Upcoming <i> Bowie Years</i> Box Set
Living in Berlin and working with David Bowie proved to be a boon to Iggy Pop in the late ’70s. Now, the era is getting a box set. Titled the Bowie Years, the set will include Pop’s The Idiot and Lust for Life and the 1978 live album TV Eye Live. It will also feature outtakes, alternate mixes […]
Sting Joins Jimmy Fallon and The Roots for Remixed Version of 'Don't Stand So Close to Me'
If there’s a song that fits the times we’re living in, it’s The Police’s “Don’t Stand So Close to Me.” On Thursday’s edition of the Tonight Show, Sting joined host Jimmy Fallon and The Roots for a slightly modified version of his classic song. Shown as part of the show’s “At Home” segment, Sting used his […]